Steam Link vs CUT Arcade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steam Link
Play your PC Steam games on your iPhone or iPad. Connect a controller and stream your library wirelessly from your computer to your mobile device. Enjoy your favorite titles on the go with this app.
- Stream Steam library to mobile
- Use MFI or Steam controllers
- Play on iPhone or iPad
- Requires iOS 11.0+
- Connect to PC on same network
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The Steam Link app brings desktop gaming to your iPhone or iPad. Just pair an MFI or Steam controller to your device, connect to a computer running Steam on the same local network, and start playing your existing Steam games. Requirements: * iPhone or iPad using iOS 11.0 or higher * Computer running Steam - Windows, Mac, or Linux * iOS device must be on the same local network as the computer running Steam For best performance: * Connect your computer using Ethernet to your 5Ghz WiFi router * Connect your iOS device to the 5GHz band of your WiFi network * Keep your iOS device within a reasonable range of your router
CUT Arcade
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Enter the fast-paced retro world of CUT Arcade! Draw paths, capture territory, and complete each level by claiming at least 80% of the arena. Stay alert—enemies can hit your unfinished line and cost you a life. Open chests, collect special abilities, and use the right strategy to survive increasingly difficult stages. FEATURES • Classic territory-capturing arcade gameplay • 30 levels with increasing difficulty • Simple drag controls designed for mobile • Retro neon graphics and arcade effects • Multiple enemies and challenging patterns • Chests with useful special abilities • Optional rewarded ads for extra chances • English and Turkish language support • No account or sign-in required Can you capture every arena and complete all 30 levels?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Steam Link at none against CUT Arcade's shown. Steam Link also leads on device support (6 vs 3). CUT Arcade's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, CUT Arcade every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steam Link | CUT Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Valve | MUHAMMET HUSEYIN AKSEKI |
Bugs and requests
Steam Link
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup
- Audio issues and sound problems
- Controller mapping and input problems
- Streaming quality and performance inconsistencies
Requested features
4 requests- Allow playing games with PC off
- Add remote access and PC control features
- Improve touch screen controls and customization
- Expand device compatibility
CUT Arcade
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Steam Link
No in-app purchases
CUT Arcade
No in-app purchases
